Lidl Italy continues to expand its retail network with two openings on the same day, in Sarzana, in the province of La Spezia, and in Palermo. These two distinct projects, united by the decision to renovate and redevelop existing buildings without using new land, allow the brand to consolidate its presence in Liguria and Sicily.
The supermarket at Via Fondamento 6 in Sarzana reopened this morning, having been closed since September for renovations and modernization. The renovation, completed in about two months, increased the sales area to 1.500 square meters, making the store the largest Lidl in Liguria. The reopening also coincides with the tenth anniversary of the store, which originally opened in 2016.
The expansion was achieved by incorporating a portion of the neighboring property, without occupying any new land. The building, rated A4 energy class, features a 51 kWp photovoltaic system, while the remaining electricity purchased comes from certified renewable sources. There are over 160 parking spaces available for customers. The supermarket is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. With this reopening, Lidl confirms its network of 24 stores in Liguria, where it also has a Development office in Genoa dedicated to identifying new real estate opportunities.
At the same time, in Palermo, the brand opened a new supermarket at Via Campania 40, in the Libertà district. This is the third opening in the Sicilian capital since the beginning of the year, following those on Via Ugo La Malfa in March and Via Federico Imperatore in May. The regional network now totals 67 stores, 17 of which are in Palermo and its surrounding province.
The new store occupies a retail space of nearly 1.000 square meters and was created through the renovation of a building previously used as the Revenue Agency's Territorial Office. The project involved the addition of three new professionals to the company's workforce. The project was also completed without the use of new land, with a particular focus on energy efficiency. The supermarket uses electricity covered by a Guarantee of Origin (GDO) and features LED lighting systems that reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to previous technologies. The facility also includes a 24-space underground car park and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Both supermarkets offer fruit and vegetables, baked goods, and fresh produce sections, in addition to the Italiamo and Vemondo branded products and the seasonal Deluxe and Favorina assortments for the Christmas holidays. These two operations are part of Lidl Italy's growth program, which currently has over 800 stores nationwide, served by 12 logistics platforms, and employs a total of more than 24 people. The assortment includes over 3.500 items, 80% of which are produced in Italy and under its own brand.
